Environmental Inspector
Job details
- Location
- Fayetteville or Fayette County or Raleigh County or Wyoming County or Charleston
- Compensation
- $41,194 - $71,789/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
Nature of Work
DEP2600191 Environmental Inspector
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Mining and Reclamation
Operations; Inspection and Enforcement
Fayetteville Regional Office: 1159 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Assigned Counties: Fayette, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties
Also refer to posting number DEP2600190; Environmental Inspector in Training. One position will be filled with either title.
This position is classified exempt; therefore, does not fall under the classified service.
We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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Employee will be assigned to the Division of Mining and Reclamation, Inspection and Enforcement section.
Position Duties:
Conduct technical and field inspections of regulated sites to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions in Fayette, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties (assignment areas may change without advance notice).
Operate at full performance inspector level under general supervision.
Issue notices of violation and/or cessation orders as needed.
Follow up on violations through civil, administrative, or criminal proceedings in accordance with established procedures.
Investigate complaints related to mining and reclamation activities.
Travel regularly and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Navigate and walk over rugged terrain during site inspections.
Be available for emergency response and on-call duties as needed.
Accept temporary assignments in different geographic areas based on environmental conditions or agency needs.
Submit required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in quarterly helicopter over-flight inspections of assigned areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must reside within the assigned geographic area.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.
Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public and private sector.
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Notes:
- Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
- Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
- The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
- All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).
Applicants cannot be hired as an Environmental Inspector unless they have been an Environmental Inspector-in-Training and served the appropriate training period.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in natural or applied science, engineering, or occupational safety and health.
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional employment in the field of environmental inspection or environmental compliance in one of the areas of assignment.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. For work in the areas of hazardous waste management and solid waste management, must take and pass physical examination within the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Note: Personnel engaged in activities associated with hazardous wastes risk exposure to situations or chemicals which may cause illness or injury if proper procedures are not followed.
Areas of Assignment:
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Hazardous Waste Management
Surface Mining Reclamation
Solid Waste Management
Water Pollution Control
Air Quality
Other Information
PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789
Market Rate: $63,870
Note: Applicants may complete an application and apply directly to [email protected]
Please include posting number DEP2600191 on application.
Benefits
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
Agency Information
EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. EastBuilding 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov
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